Here you can learn the essential techniques for the restoration of and making of vehicle body panels. These techniques are relevant to working on cars, bikes, boats, trains, planes and sculptural artwork. From restoration of original parts to making custom panels.
How to butt-weld aluminium alloy sheet to create a seamless joint in a body panel. This process is used in making large complex shaped panels from segments as well as fitting a repair panel into an existing bodyshell.
£30
How to form a shallow double-curvature shaped panel using the wheeling machine. How to smooth and adjust a deeply shaped double curvature-panel that has been initially formed using a mallet and wooden block. How to form a reverse double-curvature shaped panel.
£30
How to shape aluminium alloy sheet to form a vehicle body panel that is an inconsistent double-curvature shape.
£30
How to butt-weld aluminium alloy sheet to create a seamless joint in a body panel. This process is used...
How to form a shallow double-curvature shaped panel using the wheeling machine. How to smooth and adjust...
How to shape aluminium alloy sheet to form a vehicle body panel that is an inconsistent double-curvature...
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- Gordon Hunter
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- James Harris
“An excellent, comprehensive introduction to the key techniques required for metal working, based on extraordinary depth of experience and a focus on quality craftsmanship.”
- Melanie Walker
Contour Academy provides courses in traditional sheet metalwork aimed at professional and amateur restorers of classic cars and motorcycles, vintage aircraft enthusiasts, customisers, kit and special car builders.
The courses – Stage 1 and Stage 2 – deal with all levels of competence, from complete beginner to the experienced professional. We teach students how to work with basic hand tools through to specialist machinery; some of which we have developed ourselves.
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